Stroke Rehab Tech - Part-Time Care & Therapy Support

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Rehab Tech to support the Stroke Team on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You will assist therapists and therapy assistants in treatment preparation and patient care, helping patients participate in exercises and activities as directed.

Our culture emphasizes dignity, respect, and collaboration as we help patients rebuild their lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possesses and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification to meet department/program protocol.
• Munson Location Specific: Current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals. Training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable.
• Department- Specific Requirement - Sub-Acute Care: Must possess and maintain the Certified Emergency Nurse Accreditation (CENA) in accordance with department/program protocols.
• The ability to communicate in both written and verbal format.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as requested by therapist.
• Transports and transfers patients observing safety precautions and good body mechanics.
• Following competency testing, applies therapeutic modalities, as assigned by therapist.
• Carries out specific treatment activities under direction/supervision of primary therapist or assistant.
• Monitors patient response to treatments and provides written/verbal feedback to therapist and therapy assistants.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
• Acquires and replaces equipment and supplies in proper place following treatment.
• Cleans and maintains equipment according to department infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains adequate clean linen supply and changes linen in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintains treatment areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assists in maintaining charts, filing, and retrieving records as requested.
• Functions as patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality.
• May order and maintain inventory as assigned by supervisor.
• Organizes and maintains patient chargeable equipment inventory.
• Maintains training equipment.
• Assumes patient care and clerical duties under therapist direction across all inpatient programs and/or disciplines.
• We'll embrace all people by: Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. Growing talent and people. Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Taking action against discrimination. Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Rehab Tech to support the Stroke Team on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You will assist therapists and therapy assistants in treatment preparation and patient care, helping patients participate in exercises and activities as directed.

Our culture emphasizes dignity, respect, and collaboration as we help patients rebuild their lives.